Maine Coast Memorial Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 470

50 Union St
Ellsworth, ME 4605

Region: : ME - Bangor




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 65
Average amount Maine Coast Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $40,263.00
Average amount Medicare paid Maine Coast Memorial Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $13,122.00
Difference between what Maine Coast Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $27,141.00
Hospital's Markup: 306%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $52,062.90
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,566.90
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 23% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1027 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 63%